Cash-strapped families opting to fix home appliances

CASH-strapped families are opting to fix or remodel broken appliances rather than fork out for replacements.

According to Onlinetradesmen.ie, the country’s largest online source of accredited trade professionals, there has been a 196% increase in demand for appliance repairs.

Ted Laverty, managing director of the firm, said people were opting to repair washing machines, dishwashers and dryers among other white goods, rather than buy new ones.